entering my
metal box
push button
move lever
press pedal
turn wheel
go fast
watch world
flashing by
see bird
soaring along
pretty bird
flying low
big bang
sudden stop
big tree
steam rising
metal box
all bent
push button
move lever
press pedal
nothing happens
engine thing
is broken
swear words
abandon my
metal box
swear words
walk home
swear words
blame bird
swear words
Clouds hung over the bay
Rain falling all day
Incessant soaking rain
She was determined to walk as usual
Donning a waterproof jacket
Stepping out into the cool afternoon air
Her face was soon dripping wet
It was the perfect cover for her silent tears
She walked the empty trail along the water’s edge
Reminiscing of her lost love
He had passed away a year ago
Each step brought more pain
She paused to take a breath
Looking out over the bay
Searching for answers that will never be found
Loneliness was eating her away from the inside
Sadness clung to her like weighted overcoat
Her silent tears washed away in the rain
A stray dog walked towards her
Stopping by her feet and looking up at her
She bent down to pat him
He had no collar or name tag
Are you lost? she asked him
His eyes fixed upon hers
Lets go home she told him
He walked by her side attentively
Once home she dried his soaked fur and fed him
She was tempted to adopt him
He had already decided to adopt her
She looked at him and asked did he send you?
The dog barked a yes
She named him after her husband
No more lonely walks
He stayed by her side at all times
Her tears stopped flowing
She learned to smile again
long line at the bank
guy shuffles along
gets to the front
pushes a bag on the counter
hands a note to teller
give me all the money
she hesitates but sees his gun
she fills it while pressing a silent alarm button
guy takes bag and calmly walks out
gets into a waiting car
they speed off into the suburbs
police sirens wailing
switch cars and ditch the stolen vehicle
no more sirens
they are safe now
drive to a lockup and park inside
high fives all round
we did it!
they look inside the bag
money is wrapped in plastic
ripping it open frantically
a dye bomb explodes
everything turns red
they open the lockup door
cops are waiting outside
money in bag had a tracking device
guy shuffles along
waiting in line
for prison food
bank teller did her job
cops did their job
robber is doing time
money is doing its job
life goes on
who’s side are you on?
The sun had barely risen when Mia strapped on her helmet
The air still crisp with morning dew
She swung her leg over her bike and pedaled down the quiet street
The rhythmic hum of the wheels spinning beneath her was soothing
A familiar sound she had come to love
Fields of golden wheat stretched out on either side of the road
The path ahead was a mix of gentle slopes and sharp curves
A challenge she relished every morning
This ride was her break from the noise of daily life
Only the sound of her breath and the steady beat of her heart kept her company
Mia pushed herself harder up a steep incline
Her legs burning with the effort
She smiled despite the pain.
This was what she lived for
The feeling of her body pushing against its limits
The exhilaration of reaching the top
Knowing she could conquer anything
She paused at the summit
Catching her breath and taking in the view
The world seemed to spread out endlessly before her
The sky a brilliant canvas of pinks and purples as the sun climbed higher
For a brief moment time stood still
All the worries that had weighed her down faded into the distance
With a final glance at the horizon she leaned forward and began her descent
Wind whipping through her hair as she flew down the hill
It was freedom in its purest form
A feeling only cycling could give her
As she reached the bottom her heart was still racing from the thrill
She knew she would be back tomorrow
Her ride was more than just a routine
It was her way of reconnecting with the world
One pedal at a time
she was playing loud music at home
when she heard the door bell ring
by the time she got there the delivery van was driving off
there was a single package by the door
she brought the box inside
it had very unusual Amazon labels and was addressed to her
she was sure she had not ordered anything from Amazon recently
maybe its just a promotional gift she thought
she opened the box to find a smaller package
there was also a printed note inside which she read out loud
Amazon now offers time travel deliveries
this item was sent to you from the future
she thought this must be a joke
but it was not April fools day today
she decided to open the small package
it looked similar to a smart watch and she put it on
the screen lit up and a voice went on to explain how it worked
this will sense your thoughts and respond to all questions
no need to speak to the device
she wondered who had sent this to her
the screen showed a face similar to hers but much older
it started to speak to her
hi there I decided to use the new Amazon time travel deliveries
so I am sending this back in time to myself in the past
yes this gift is from you in your future
I wanted you to see something not yet invented in your era
still not convinced she asked the device for proof that this was not a joke
the device lit up again
it went on to list very personal and private information
things she had never shared with anybody
this was indeed proof that only she could have sent this to herself
she started to wonder what her future life would be like
then she started thinking how she could use this device to her advantage
the device intercepted her thoughts and spoke clearly
no I cannot give you winning lottery numbers
and I cannot allow you to change the path of the future
but I can guide you to make good decisions at your job
mentor you into becoming a top executive
but you will have to work hard
seems like a good deal she thought
It sure is said the device, lets start by having you read these books
A few seconds later her mind was buzzing
she could visualize every page of the books and the contents were firmly memorized
How did that happen she wondered
We no longer have to read with our eyes or listen with our ears
I can transmit complete books directly into your memory
she was hungry to learn more
within a few days she was a walking library of information
she took the device to her workplace
it connected itself to the network and scanned all her incoming emails
a message appeared on her screen
these are the emails you should answer as a priority
Also you need to meet with these people today
I already sent them invitations and your calendar is updated
This is like having my own superhuman personal assistant she thought
the device answered in sarcastic tone
make your own coffee
back at the house Sir William gulped his third large single malt
hey there Montague he shouted
there must be something wrong with your rifle
I had that stag perfect in the sights when I pulled the trigger
come come Sir William said Lord Montague
we all miss a shot sometime
its part of the sport and there is always another season
I can assure you John always sets up a rifle perfectly
Lord Montague was unwavering in his defense of John
Sir William growled and looked so unhealthy
as he downed another large single malt
he might not even be around next season thought John
John smiled to himself after he left the room
nobody would ever know he had adjusted the rifle scope to make Sir William miss
there was only a week left in this season
giving the big stag a good chance to survive another year
Heather had surgery on her broken ankle
when she came home John was there to greet her
I think you might need some help while that ankle mends
you are so kind said Heather as she looked at the empty stable
I could never afford to buy another horse she sighed
John stopped by every day during her recovery
by the spring she was walking fine
but she missed her horse so much
in early summer she looked out to see John unloading a horse from a trailer
Lord Montague wants you to have him said John
but you must check in with the estate office every time you ride
oh I most certainly will she beamed
a few weeks later she rode out to the spot where her horse fell
she knelt by his grave and wept quietly
when she looked up she saw her stag with his head down
she took the note from his antlers- it read- will you marry me? love John
Lord Montague owned the estate where John worked
he asked John to come to his office
that was a fine thing you did yesterday he said
just how did you spot that young woman off the road
something caught my eye so I stopped to look
it turned out to be Heather McDonnell hobbling along
all I did was help her to the car and take her to town
she was taken to hospital by ambulance
very sad about her horse said the Lord
I want you to take a few men up there with the mini excavator
give the poor creature a decent burial out there
and let that young lady know I wish her a speedy recovery
you are my best stalker John and Sir William arrives next week
I want to to lead him to a big stag
absolutely replied John
hoping that he would not have to see Heather’s stag killed
John had led many hunts on the estate
he had seen a lot of rich Englishman follow him
doing everything for them but pull the trigger
just so they could hang a big trophy on the wall
Sir William was overweight rude and grumpy
John deliberately chose a long route to tire out the paying guest
eventually they spotted a big stag in the distance
John knew straight away it was the stag who rescued Heather
he was very professional about it all
there is no room for sentiment in hunting
they slowly approached the stag from downwind
keeping a low profile at all times
John checked the range and set up the scope on the rifle
he put the rifle in the tripod and told Sir William to take aim
John looked at the magnificent beast through binoculars
Sir Willam pulled the trigger and a shot rang out
she screamed help help at the top of her voice
nobody answered or came by
she looked at the beautiful Scottish scenery
starting to regret how remote and lonely it can be
she decided it was pointless to struggle on
she would never reach the road before nightfall
better to stay and hope for rescue
she slowly limped back to her horse
if she was going to die it must be with him
when she reached her horse
she collapsed beside him
sobbing uncontrollably
I am so sorry for leaving you she cried
she paused when she felt a presence again
she looked up but could see nobody
if you are there please come and help she cried
she turned round and gasped
a huge stag with full antlers was looking at her
he was very close and motionless
she was not afraid at all
his nostrils were flaring
picking up her scent
she beckoned him to come close
with a simple arm gesture
the huge beast slowly paced towards her
stopping a few feet way
he bent his head showing her his antlers
then pointing his head away
at first she did not understand
and then she realized he was communicating with her
reaching in her pocket she wrote a note
using her handkerchief to tie it to his antlers
she opened her eyes to see clouds
grateful that she could still breathe
lifting her head to take stock
her horse lay motionless beside her
he must have broken his neck
she had landed in soft mud
she sat up and looked around
surprisingly she felt no pain
she lifted her left leg from the deep mud
bent her knee and pushed herself to stand up
as soon as she was upright
she felt a sharp pain in her right ankle
she collapsed down to the ground again
unable to support any weight on her right leg
she could feel the swelling inside her riding boot
she realized the magnitude of her problem
she lived alone and had told nobody she was riding
in a remote area of the Scottish highlands
she was miles from the nearest road
nobody would be coming to rescue her
her survival instincts kicked in
she had to find a way to get to the road
she crawled back towards the fence
hauled herself up to sit on a fallen tree
the wooden fence was dilapidated
she pulled at the lowest piece of wood
somehow managing to break it free
miraculously it was the perfect height for a crutch
she stated to hobble along
keeping her right leg off the ground
after an hour she was exhausted
she had a feeling that somebody was close by
she was an experienced rider
galloping over open countryside
she preferred riding alone
jumping over fences and fallen trees
she took a new path today
not knowing what obstacles lay ahead
her horse was young and brave
he never backed out of a jump
she spotted a fence ahead
urging her horse towards it
he adjusted his stride and leapt skyward
thrusting with his back legs for distance
she got a huge thrill from jumping
time stood still while she flew
leaning forward in anticipation of the landing
it felt like time was slowed down
silence replacing the clattering hoof sounds
she was flying with her horse into another dimension
jumping into a parallel universe
before landing and returning to earth
she had every confidence of a safe landing
until she felt his front legs buckle
he had landed on a fallen tree behind the fence
she was propelled forward out of the saddle
now she was flying alone
time slowed down even more
instinctively reaching her hands forward
she watched them move at a snails pace
the scenery was a blur
she waited an eternity for the impact
time sped up again as she hit the ground hard
she laid there praying for no serous injuries
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